Mission Operations Engineer, Colorado Springs - Millennium Space Systems

Millennium Space Systems

Colorado Springs, CO, USA
Level 2: $82,000 - $145,000; level 3: $99,000 - $1...
100% onsite
Real-time satellite command and control experience
Knowledge of satellite subsystems and ground systems
Active ts/sci security clearance required
Millennium Space Systems is seeking a Mission Operations Engineer to lead technical operations for on-orbit spacecraft in Colorado Springs. The candidate will oversee the entire mission lifecycle while working in a fast-paced environment that emphasizes innovation and collaboration

Job Summary

  • This role serves as the lead technical authority for Millennium's on-orbit spacecraft throughout the entire mission lifecycle from proposal to decommissioning.
  • The position requires composure in high-pressure situations to respond to anomalous scenarios in real-time while managing critical on-orbit assets.
  • Candidates must be US Citizens eligible for a Top Secret/SCI clearance and willing to work onsite at the Colorado Springs facility.

Matching Summary

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Millennium Space Systems is seeking a Mission Operations Engineer to lead technical operations for on-orbit spacecraft in Colorado Springs. The candidate will oversee the entire mission lifecycle while working in a fast-paced environment that emphasizes innovation and collaboration.

Salary

Level 2: $82,000 - $145,000; Level 3: $99,000 - $177,000; Benefits include health insurance, retirement plans, and paid time off

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Real-time satellite command and control experience
  • Knowledge of satellite subsystems and ground systems
  • Active TS/SCI security clearance required
  • US Citizen status mandatory per export controls
  • 100% onsite work requirement in Colorado Springs

Nice-to-have

  • Experience leading multidisciplinary technical teams
  • Deep knowledge of orbital dynamics and maneuver planning
  • Proficiency in MATLAB, Python, or C/C++ scripting
  • Experience with iterative and agile processes
  • Background in designing fault detection and autonomy

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Aerospace, Electrical, Software, Computer, or Mechanical Engineering
  • Active TS/SCI Security Clearance
  • Must be a US Person as defined by 22 C.F.R. § 120.15
  • Willingness to support occasional off-nominal working hours during 24/7 operations

Work Rights

Must have US citizenship

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